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Fancy a locust for lunch? Probably not, if you live in the west, but elsewhere it is a different story. Edible insects, termites, stick insects, dragonflies, grasshoppers and giant water bugs, are on the menu for an estimated 80 percent of the world' s population. More than 1000 species of insects are served up around the world. For example, Kungu cakes, made from midges, are a in parts of Africa. Mexico is an insect-eating, or entomophagous - hotspot, where more than 200 insect species are consumed. is so high that 40 species are now under threat, including white agave worms. These caterpillars of the tequila giant-skipper butterfly around $250 a kilogram. Eating insects make nutritional sense. Some contain more protein than meat or fish. The female gypsy moth, for instance, is about 80 percent protein. Insects can be a good of vitamins and minerals too: a type of caterpillar (Usta Terpsichore) eaten in Angola is rich in iron, zinc, and thiamine. What do they taste like? Ants have a lemon tang, apparently, whereas giant water bugs taste of mint and fire ant pupae of watermelon. You have probably, inadvertently, already tasted some of these things, as insects are often accidental tourists in other types of food. The US Food and Drug Administration even issues guidelines for the number of insect parts allowed in certain foods. For example, it is acceptable for 225 grams of macaroni to contain up to 225 insect fragments.

fetch source supply Demand resource quality delicacy

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A.I. Explanation:

Correct answer: delicacy
Explanation: The term 'delicacy' refers to a rare or luxurious food item, which fits the context of Kungu cakes made from midges being a special dish in parts of Africa. This aligns with the overall theme of edible insects being considered a delicacy in various cultures.
Meaning: A 'delicacy' is a food item that is considered rare or luxurious, often enjoyed in special circumstances.
Wrong options:
resource: 'Resource' refers to a source of supply or support, which does not fit the context of describing a food item.
quality: 'Quality' refers to the standard of something, which does not specifically describe the nature of Kungu cakes as a food item.
fetch: 'Fetch' is a verb meaning to go and bring back, which does not apply to the context of describing a food item.
Demand: 'Demand' refers to the desire for a product, which does not describe the nature of Kungu cakes as a food item.
supply: 'Supply' refers to the amount of a product available, which does not fit the context of describing Kungu cakes as a food item.
source: 'Source' refers to a place or thing from which something originates, which does not specifically describe the nature of Kungu cakes as a food item.
Correct answer: Demand
Explanation: The word 'Demand' fits here as it refers to the desire for insect species in Mexico, indicating that there is a high need for these insects, which is supported by the context of species being under threat due to high consumption.
Meaning: 'Demand' refers to the desire or need for a product or service, in this case, insect species for consumption.
Wrong options:
resource: 'Resource' refers to a source of supply, which does not fit the context of describing the need for insect species.
quality: 'Quality' refers to the standard of something, which does not relate to the concept of need or desire for insect species.
fetch: 'Fetch' is a verb meaning to go and bring back, which does not apply to the context of describing the need for insect species.
delicacy: 'Delicacy' refers to a rare food item, which does not fit the context of describing the overall need for insect species.
supply: 'Supply' refers to the amount available, which does not convey the idea of need or desire for insect species.
source: 'Source' refers to a place from which something originates, which does not fit the context of describing the need for insect species.
Correct answer: fetch
Explanation: The verb 'fetch' is appropriate here as it indicates the action of obtaining or bringing in a price, which aligns with the context of the caterpillars being sold for a specific amount per kilogram.
Meaning: 'Fetch' means to go and bring back or to be sold for a certain price.
Wrong options:
resource: 'Resource' refers to a source of supply, which does not fit the context of describing the action of obtaining a price.
quality: 'Quality' refers to the standard of something, which does not apply to the context of pricing.
Demand: 'Demand' refers to the desire for a product, which does not fit the context of describing the action of obtaining a price.
delicacy: 'Delicacy' refers to a rare food item, which does not fit the context of describing the action of obtaining a price.
supply: 'Supply' refers to the amount available, which does not convey the action of obtaining a price.
source: 'Source' refers to a place from which something originates, which does not fit the context of describing the action of obtaining a price.
Correct answer: source
Explanation: The word 'source' fits well here as it indicates that insects can provide essential nutrients, aligning with the context of discussing their nutritional benefits.
Meaning: 'Source' refers to a place or thing from which something originates, in this case, a provider of vitamins and minerals.
Wrong options:
resource: 'Resource' refers to a source of supply, which is similar but does not specifically convey the idea of providing nutrients.
quality: 'Quality' refers to the standard of something, which does not fit the context of describing the nutritional benefits of insects.
fetch: 'Fetch' is a verb meaning to go and bring back, which does not apply to the context of describing a source of nutrients.
Demand: 'Demand' refers to the desire for a product, which does not fit the context of describing the nutritional benefits of insects.
delicacy: 'Delicacy' refers to a rare food item, which does not fit the context of describing the nutritional benefits of insects.
supply: 'Supply' refers to the amount available, which does not convey the idea of providing nutrients.

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